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In addition to the many benefits we offer our Members, Civilian Federal Employees insured under our Group Term Life Insurance* and Guaranteed Issue Life Insurance Programs enjoy the ease of carrying coverage from us. Part of the many factors that makes WAEPA unique are our convenient payment options: Paperless Bi-Weekly/Bi-Monthly/Monthly Payroll Deduction – If…

Life insurance provides your dependents with financial support in the case of your death. If you’re over age 50 and retiring from a government job, your life insurance policy may need to be reevaluated. Perhaps you’ve paid off your mortgage, the kids are grown up and not dependent on you financially, or Medicare and Social…

In retirement, you will live on a fixed income, meaning you’ll need to ensure that your expenses do not exceed your income. While the idea of living more frugally may not appeal to you, it may even easier than you expected, since a fixed, predictable income can help you determine how to appropriately budget both…

The Federal Retirement System (FERS) is a retirement plan that covers all U.S. Federal Civilian Employees, including those in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the federal government. This plan does not cover employees of state or local government, or military personnel. FERS provides benefits to eligible employees from three distinct sources: A Basic…

Retirement is just the beginning of another adventure, and preparing for a successful one takes years of saving, planning and dreaming about the years you won’t be working. Pre-retirement planning is significant to everyone, but especially imperative for federal employees. Being proactive about your financial future is crucial in ensuring that you will have the…